Washing Against Waste One Cup at a Time

A joint project between Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and a local business, the Woodend Woodsman, during COVID lockdowns in 2019-20 has resulted in a terrific Wash Against Waste trailer, which will go a long way in reducing disposable plastic waste at events and festivals in the Macedon Ranges.

The heart of this trailer is an industrial-quality, energy-efficient dishwasher that washes crockery, cutlery and glass at high temperatures ensuring compliance with strict hygiene standards.

After a successful trial at the Woodend Farmers’ Market, we are now open for bookings. You will soon see this trailer in action at all events and festivals across the Macedon Ranges.

A big thank you to Lisa Richards and Peter Lane from MRSG for driving this project and researching the design, Chris Matheson for constructing the trailer, and the Macedon Ranges Shire Council for the funding and other support.

If you buy coffee or food at a Farmers’ Market or festival near you, make sure you ask for it in a reusable cup.

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Support and instructions in the use of the trailer are now available on our documentation page, follow this link. There is a FAQ and a downloadable WAW End User Documentation PDF that contains step by step instructions and images. (Under construction)

Interested in Washing Against Waste at your Event?

AVAILABLE NOW - The Wash Against Waste trailer is available to hire for your events, helping to wash against waste one cup at a time. If you are interested in learning more, please complete the form below to register your interest.

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The above images are of items available in the trailer. Click on an image to enlarge it and see the main dimensions below.

Item dimensions:

Small cup - 250 ml max - 109 in stock

Large cup - 300 ml max - 85 in stock

Bowl - 1.2 L max - 17.6 Cm diameter and 8.0 Cm high - 193 in stock

Tumbler - 660 ml max - 8.6 Cm diameter and 16.5 Cm tall - 249 in stock

Fork - 19.0 Cm long - 243 in stock

Spoon - 18.0 Cm long - 235 in stock

Teaspoon - 13.2 Cm long - 59 in stock

Knife - 21.5 Cm long - 250 in stock

Small plate - 17.0 Cm diameter - 232 in stock

Large plate - 22.0 Cm diameter - 501 in stock

Currently confirmed bookings:

• 27 April 2024 - Lancefield Farmers’ Market (Mark M)

• 28 April 2024 - Malmsbury Fair (Robert B)

• 4 May 2024 - Woodend Community Farmers’ Market (Robert B)

• 19 May 2024 - Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists Market (Matt D)

• 25 May 2024 - Lancefield Farmers’ Market (Mark M)

• 1 June 2024 - Woodend Community Farmers’ Market (Robert B)

• 16 June 2024 - Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists Market (Matt D)

• 22 June 2024 - Lancefield Farmers’ Market (Mark M)

• 6 July 2024 - Woodend Community Farmers’ Market (Robert B)

• 21 July 2024 - Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists Market (Matt D)

• 27 July 2024 - Lancefield Farmers’ Market (Mark M)

• 3 August 2024 - Woodend Community Farmers’ Market (Robert B)

• 18 August 2024 - Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists Market (Matt D)

• 24 August 2024 - Lancefield Farmers’ Market (Mark M)

• 7 September 2024 - Woodend Community Farmers’ Market (Robert B)

• 15 September 2024 - Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists Market (Matt D)

• 28 September 2024 - Lancefield Farmers’ Market (Mark M)

• 5 October 2024 - Woodend Community Farmers’ Market (Robert B)

• 20 October 2024 - Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists Market (Matt D)

• 26 October 2024 - Lancefield Farmers’ Market (Mark M)

• 2 November 2024 - Woodend Community Farmers’ Market (Robert B)

• 17 November 2024 - Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists Market (Matt D)

• 23 November 2024 - Lancefield Farmers’ Market (Mark M)

• 7 December 2024 - Woodend Community Farmers’ Market (Robert B)

• 15 December 2024 - Malmsbury Farmers’ and Artists Market (Matt D)

• 28 December 2024 - Lancefield Farmers’ Market (Mark M)

• Add your event here, complete the form above, and we will contact you to organise it.